The Dancers (1987)
- Starring:
- Mikhail Baryshnikov, Alessandra Ferri, (more)
- Director(s):
- Herbert Ross
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
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Choreographer and filmmaker Herbert Ross directs the romantic backstage drama The Dancers, which features a production of Giselle by the American Ballet Theatre. Mikhail Baryshnikov stars as macho lead dancer Tony Sergoyev, the director of a ballet company beginning a production of Giselle in southern Italy. Tony has been involved with several of the dancers in his troupe, but has recently become close to Contessa (Mariangela Melato). When American teenager Lisa (Julia Kent) arrives, he becomes attracted to her during rehearsals. The conclusion involves the final production, with Tony in the role of Albrecht. Tony's other lover, Francesca (Alessandra Ferri), plays the role of Giselle, while cynical Nadine (Leslie Browne) plays the role of the Queen of the Wilis. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Mikhail Baryshnikov - Anton "Tony" Sergoyev
- Leslie Browne - Nadine
- Lynn Seymour - Muriel
- Julie Kent - Lisa
- Leandro Amato - Paolo
- Desmond Kelly - Duke of Courland
- Amy Werba - Interviewer
- Robert Argand - Impresario
- Bonnie Moore - Zulma
- Alessandra Ferri - Francesca
- Thomas Rall - Patrick
- Victor Barbee - Wade
- Mariangela Melato - Contessa
- Gian Marco Tognazzi - Guido
- Ghrisa Keramidas - Bathilde
- Jack Brodsky - Jack
- Amanda Mckerrow - Moyna
- American Ballet Theater Dancers
- Director(s):
- Herbert Ross
- Writer(s):
- Earl Mac Rauch, Sarah Kernochan
- Producer(s):
- Menahem Golan, Jack Brodsky, Yoram Globus
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Adult Language, Adult Situations, Not For Children)
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